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how to install tile correctly!
If you have questions regarding the proper method of tile installation, you should know about an authoratative publication produced by the Tile Council of America (TCA):
2001 Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation, 39th Edition
The TCA Handbook is a tile installation guide for architects, specifications writers, tile contractors and consumers that clarifies and standardizes installation specifications for ceramic tile in the United States. As you can see from the edition reference, it has been around many years and is continually updated as new and better installation methods are developed. ANSI and ASTM standards are referenced.
Information presented in the 44-page TCA Handbook represents a consensus of more than 15 national and regional organizations. It is available for three dollars plus postage. A Spanish version is now available. It can also be ordered on CD-ROM. Credit cards are accepted.
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Call the TCA at (864) 646-8453
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Fax the TCA at (864) 646-2821
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E-mail the TCA at: www.literature@tileusa.com
The Tile Council of America is a trade organization of U.S. ceramic tile manufacturers are related installation material companies interested in promoting the use of ceramic tile in North America.
